I found my father in his house on October 15. Looking at evidence at hand, I think he had been dead for a day or two. This was a sudden death, but he had been in pain from a life of physicality that caught up to him.
My father was a complicated man, with a difficult upbringing that cemented the way he would run his life. He and I didn’t do well early on. He was not a good father. However, as he became a grandfather and he demonstrated unconditional Love for my two sons, we became closer.
As I’ve thought about his life, how he managed it and how our relationship impacted me, I thought I would record a video Respecting my father’s life under the context of the Four Fundamental Forces of Leadership. This is not a tribute, nor a rebuke, but I think an honest take on what his life meant to me.
The video is about 35 minutes long, so be forewarned. I may put the video into some snippets over time. I also made it raw without any cuts. I thought that whatever emotion and pauses in my speech was appropriate for the situation. My hope is that you might be able to take my story and maybe see some aspects of your life you might wish to Respect and adjust.
